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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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TN Rotary Resurrections? Has anyone dealt with this shop; please give feedback!

I found out that I live about 45 miles from the shop called rotary resurr. in Morristown, TN. Has anyone every had any work done and if so, how did things turn out? Good performance? Durability? Any info is awesome. Thanks

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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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great guy
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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Good budget rebuilds, I have done business with him and it went smooth. I know several folks with RR motors in thier cars. I would say that his porting is very "safe" so if you are looking for huge power gains that may not be the place to get porting done.. But He is an awesome guy who builds long lasting motors and stands behind them.
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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He is the



of rotary mechanics. Check the Good Guy/Bad Guy section, should be overflowing with praises.
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 08:16 PM
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definitely a good guy
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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95% sure I will be sending the motor of my new T2 down there...
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by kustomizingkid
95% sure I will be sending the motor of my new T2 down there...
I just got my engine back from RR, and have to say i am WAY beyond pleased with the quality of his work, and the customer service offered. It is 100% worth the money to get the work done right by this guy. I was in your shoes a few months ago, and am glad i chose RR.
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 09:13 PM
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How much was shipping for you from WI?
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 09:30 PM
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good rebuilt kit!
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 09:47 PM
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How much was shipping for you from WI?
I used R+L though a local part stores shipping dock. Paid $190 on the way out and less on the way back due to Kevin's generosity down there at RR.
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 09:49 PM
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wow, have we really reached that phase in the history of the RX7club.com where people actually don't know him?!

Tis a sad day on the internet..

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Kevin is of the most well respected guys in the rotary scene. He will take care of you and your car will be on the road for another 120k miles.
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 10:24 PM
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Good guy, I have met him personally at car shows and gatherings. I would recommend you pay for new side seals and springs etc. If you pay for a cheaper rebuild you will have less life to your engine. That's simply an acknowledgement of reality; if you pay him to replace more stuff, he will replace more stuff. If you pay him less to replace less stuff, he'll replace less stuff.
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by stylEmon
wow, have we really reached that phase in the history of the RX7club.com where people actually don't know him?!

Tis a sad day on the internet..

J/K
Kevin is of the most well respected guys in the rotary scene. He will take care of you and your car will be on the road for another 120k miles.
Duh, I've obivously heard of him/know what he does, etc! I was just looking for feedback from people that have used his services. I live only 50 miles away and would prefer to use his shop rateher than go engine hunting, where i wouldn't even really know whether to begin.
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 04:53 PM
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I sent you a PM Vert..Good luck man.He will help you Immensely..tell Him STYX said HI!
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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I live about 5 minutes from him. So there, I win.

I have never had work done by him but I have been by there a few times and bought things from him.. He is a good guy that wouldn't purposely mess you up.
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